Fitchburg students cleared in death of teacher who tried to break up fight

FITCHBURG— Prosecutors say two teenagers fighting in Fitchburg High School won't face additional charges stemming from the death of a teacher who tried to break up the fight.

The students, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, were both charged with domestic assault and battery in connection with the fight before classes on June 4 Their names were not released because they are juveniles.

Authorities say 65-year-old biology teacher Douglas Lloyd collapsed after separating the pair. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead of "probable cardiac dysrhythmia." The cause of death was ruled natural.

The Worcester district attorney's office said Wednesday that after an investigation, the students would not face charges in the teacher's death.